An exuberant tribute to the music of rhythm and blues pioneer and alto saxophonist, Louis Jordan, Five Guys Named Moe is an international sensation. Initially produced in London's West End by the legendary Cameron Mackintosh, this exhilarating, all-embracing theatrical experience moved to Broadway in 1992 and was nominated for two Tony Awards.
Five Guys Named Moe is about our hero, Nomax – he's broke, his lovely Lorraine left him and he's listening to the radio at 5:00 in the morning. Out of the radio, five guys named Moe appear. Set to Jordan's iconic rhythm and blues/jazz score, the Moes encourage Nomax to turn his life around and tell Lorraine that he loves her.
Five Guys Named Moe is the perfect small cast show for communities with talented singers who are looking to feature Black actors.
- Alex J. Kramer
- Bill Davis
- Billy Austin
- Browley Bri
- Buddy Bernier
- Busby Meyers
- C. Singleton
- Clarke Peters
- Claude Demetrius
- Dallas Bartley
- Denver Darling
- Dick Adams
- Don Wolf
- Dr. Walt Merrick
- Ellis Walsh
- Fleecie Moore
- Hy Heath
- Jerry Breslen
- Jimmy Van Heusen
- Jo Greene
- Joan Whitney
- Joe Willoughby
- Johnny Burke
- Johnny Lange
- Jon Hendricks
- Joseph Meyer
- Larry Wynn
- Leo Hickman
- Lora Lee (i)
- Louis Jordan
- Milton Gabler
- Morry Lasco
- R. McCoy
- Robert D. Emmerich
- Sam Theard
- Sid Robin
- Spencer Lee
- Vaughn Horton
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Tony Awards and Nominations for FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE
| Year | Category | |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Best Musical |
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